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6. Load handling Only transport a load when it has been loaded safely. • • • • • • • • •
Always drive the truck with its forks lowered. When the load is raised, steer and brake carefully. If the truck has side stabilizers, use them when loading and unloading. Raise them when driving. Do not let anyone, under any circumstances, walk or stand under the forks. Never place any part of your body between the mast structures or any moving parts of the truck. When carrying a load larger than the outlines of the truck, take into account the extra space it requires. Only handle undamaged loads. Place the load correctly. When driving the truck on slopes and ramps, • observe extreme caution. • Keep the forks and load down. • Drive straight with the load pointing uphill. • Drive at a low speed and anticipate other traffic.
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Do not overload.
Lifting capacity The lifting capacity of the truck is printed on the capacity plate. Obey the maximum values for load weight and load center information in the different loading situations. Take into account the effect of any attachments on the lifting capacity. WARNING! Do not exceed the truck's maximum loading capacity under any circumstances, because there is always a risk of overturning.
Pallet handling (pallet trucks) To load: • • •
Drive towards the pallet with the forks lowered. Move forward until the forks are completely under the pallet. Raise the pallet so that it is clearly above the floor level.
To unload: • • •
Stop the truck. Lower the forks so that they disengage. Reverse from the unloading location.
Two-pallet handling (double stackers) To load: • • • • • •
Drive towards the first pallet with the forks and fork arms lowered. Move forward until the forks are completely under the pallet. Raise the pallet so that it is clearly above the second pallet. Drive towards the second pallet with the fork arms lowered. Move forward until the fork arms are completely under the pallet. Raise the pallet so that it is clearly above the floor level.
To unload: • •
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Stop the truck. Lower the fork arms so that they disengage.
